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Convergence is an amorphous evolutionary term that is used in somewhat different senses by different authors (or even by the same people at different times). It generally refers to similarities between organisms that evolved independently, ie similarities not directly inherited from a common ancestor. Convergent similarities can involve structure, form, and function. Strict convergence of both function and structure is very rare, except in trivial cases. ...
출처: www.talkorigins.org/faqs/comdesc/glossary.html
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The convergence is a measure of the rate at which air is converging along a horizontal plane. Convergence near the surface and divergence aloft can be correlated with upward vertical motion.
출처: www.srh.noaa.gov/ffc/html/gloss1.shtml
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A term in the industry that tries to explain the pressures on optical technology, mainly CD-ROM development, to bridge the gap between computer users and television viewers. The aim is, ostensibly, to produce multimedia applications that would serve and satisfy the needs of both groups, with one hardware device. In some circles, the term currently includes conjunction of CD-ROM technology with the Internet and other network services.
출처: www.vcractive.com/glossary/index_c.html
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The consolidation of all communications - voice, data (Internet, ATM, Frame Relay, etc), and video (broadcast TV and video on demand) - onto a single network infrastructure. By placing all communications into digitized packets, convergence makes it easier to combine communications into new or more cost-effective applications, while helping telecommunications companies reduce capital and operational expenses.
출처: newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2004/hd_051904c.html
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A dynamism toward a goal, rather than a substantial agreement. Council of Churches A local, regional, state, national or international association of churches seeking unity, sharing information, and cooperating in joint concerns. CUIC Churches Uniting in Christ, the new incarnation of COCU, inaugurated in January, 2002.
출처: www.elca.org/ecumenical/glossary.html
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